Chemical cleaning and blowing of Power piping & boiler systems

[qualitypro]

Are there any standard procedural requirements by any ASME B31 code or ASME BPVC for chemical cleaning and doing blows either air, gas or steam of boilers and piping systems? I would like to develop procedures for the above and am looking for guidelines for the same. Also, what would be the parameters and acceptance criteria for the above operations? Is there a matrix that will tell you what are the cleaning requirements for various piping systems?

 

[stanweld]

B31.1 and ASME I do not address. Engineering (Engineer/Owner/Manufacturer) provides the requirements.

 

[MJCronin]

This has been discussed before on various fora...

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=197971&page=46

http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/tech_docs/en/downloads/ger3636a.pdf

http://www.finishing.com/258/64.shtml

http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/PDF/BIP/29361.pdf

http://www.steamforum.com/steamforum_display.asp?post=4839

Consider hiring a contractor with equipment and experience:

http://www.bwfluid.com/Downloads/Steam-Blowing-Services.pdf

http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/PDF/BIP/29361.pdf

Since we have helped you, please complete this thread and keep us informed about your final decision...

-MJC